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Cultural Geography

The Master in Cultural Geography programme is designed to educate students on the significant impact of individuals' everyday experiences and how their identities shape and are shaped by their living environments.

You will explore how global forces, such as globalization and gendered or racialized relations, influence cultural practices and everyday life. By examining these dynamics, you will discover how they impact tourism and climate challenges. With these insights, you will be ready to contribute meaningfully to discussions about the liveability of places and people’s attachment to their environments.

Our programme is intentionally place-based, people-centered, and community-oriented, offering a unique perspective that combines local insights with global contexts. Prepare to tackle complex cultural and environmental issues in an interconnected world.

This programme grounds your preparation in the dynamic field of cultural geography while giving you the chance to specialize in one of two cutting-edge, interdisciplinary sub-themes, that is Sustainable Tourism & Society and Climate Adaptation Governance.

Events:

Master's Week
Join the online session for one of the tracks and get a taste of this programme
18 November 15:00 - 16:00 Climate Adaptation Governance
22 November 10:00 - 11:00 Sustainable Tourism & Society

Facts & Figures
Degree
MSc in Cultural Geography
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 ECTS)
Croho code
60656
Language of instruction
English
Start
Faculty
Campus Fryslân
Why study this programme in Leeuwarden?
  • Deliberately place-based, people-centered, and community-oriented
  • Grounds your preparation in the dynamic field of cultural geography while giving you the chance to specialize in one of two cutting-edge, interdisciplinary sub-themes
  • Offers a small-scale programme where you are more than just a number
  • Connects you with regional and global stakeholders, allowing you to tackle real-world challenges and network with industry specialists
  • Located in a young, inclusive, and vibran
Programme
Courses
Programme options
Climate Adaptation Governance (track)

How can adaptation to climate change be achieved without sacrificing the unique cultural and historical identities of specific places? Which solutions are sustainable long-term for communities? How can solutions meet both adaptation goals and community acceptance?.✔️ Identify the impacts of climate change on society✔️ Learn how transformative change and governance can address these impacts✔️ Connect directly with the stakeholders playing a key role in advancing climate adaptationMSc Cultural GeographyClimate Adaptation Governance is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society.

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Events: Master's Week: Join the online session on 18 November from 15:00 to 16:00 and get a taste of this programme!

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Sustainable Tourism & Society (track)

Can we continue to travel responsibly amid the climate crisis? Can tourism positively impact communities and destinations? Is sustainable tourism achievable? What are the consequences of overtourism?

✔️ Study the interaction between tourists, visitors, local communities, and the natural and built environment around them

✔️ Learn about sustainable tourism development from local, regional, national and global perspectives

✔️ Build your network while tackling real-life challenges together with regional and international stakeholders MSc Cultural GeographySustainable Tourism & Society is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society.

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Events: Master's Week Join the online session on 22 November from 10:00 to 11:00 and get a taste of this programme!

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Study abroad

  • Study abroad is unaccommodated
Entry requirements Tuition fees
NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2024-2025€ 2530full-time
non-EU/EEA2024-2025€ 20800full-time

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After your studies

Cultural Geography equips you with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to contribute to place-related livability in society.

Guest lectures, field trips, community lectures, and empirical research in the community prepare you to develop a working knowledge of the field and also network with local stakeholders and employers. They also help you understand what employers need, what to expect from the job market, and how to plan your career choices accordingly.

Job examples

  • Policy Officer

    Develops and evaluates policies for climate adaptation and sustainable tourism, ensuring they align with cultural and ecological contexts.

  • Consultant

    Advises organizations on sustainable practices, focusing on the impacts of climate change or promoting cultural preservation in tourism initiatives.

  • Policy Analyst

    Researches and analyzes policies affecting climate adaptation or sustainable tourism, recommending improvements based on cultural and environmental insights.

  • Project Manager

    Leads projects on climate adaptation or sustainable tourism, coordinating teams and resources to ensure positive community and environmental outcomes.

Research
The research component of the programme is centered around the integration of three dynamic pillars: Cultural Geography, Sustainable Tourism & Society, and Climate Adaptation Governance. This unique approach provides a comprehensive framework for understanding complex global issues.

  • The Cultural Geography pillar delves into critical themes such as migration, gender, and identity formation, examining how these factors shape and are shaped by cultural landscapes;

  • The Sustainable Tourism & Society pillar offers a rich array of research opportunities, including the impact of tourism on the liveability of places, the nuances of rural and dark tourism, and the intricate relationship between identity creation and tourism;

  • The Climate Adaptation Governance pillar explores pressing research areas like green gentrification, farmers' protests, and climate anxiety, focusing on how governance strategies can effectively address these challenges.

Additionally, the programme encourages innovative research at the intersection of these three pillars, such as pro-environmental tourism, gender dynamics in tourism, and strategies for effective climate adaptation.
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Contact

  • Marijke Huisman-Wolters (For all questions related to the programme and application)
    Email: cf-cg rug.nl
    Telephone: +31 (0)6 31 98 24 13